The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

The Mayor tried to reason with Grant. "But right now, Salvador Corporation is in the eye of the storm. If I force the project into your hands and the higher-ups decide to investigate, I won't be able to escape responsibility!"

Grant said, "If they investigate, I might not be able to save your position, but I can assure you a lifetime of wealth. But if you choose to go against me, you won't just lose your position. You'll be left with nothing."

Under the moonlight, Grant toyed with an exquisite antique teacup in his hand. His half- closed eyes radiated a chill. "You worked so hard to climb to where you are today. Do you really think you can stomach losing everything?"

After ending the call, he glanced at Jace, who stood motionless at his side. A faint smirk lifted his lips.

"Clarice is still in custody. It'll take another two days before she's released. The lab needs someone to oversee things. Jace, I'll have to trouble you with this."

Jace stiffened in surprise. "I failed in my task. You aren't punishing me?"

Grant's smile was unreadable. "It wasn't your fault. You were ambushed. Otherwise, I know you wouldn't have let me down."

Leaving the villa, Jace slid into his car, only to realize his thin shirt was already drenched in cold sweat.

He had followed Grant for years, regarding him as an adopted parent, never once feeling fear.

But this time, hesitation, conflict, unease, and guilt twisted into something darker-an unspoken terror clawing at his chest.

he

the changes within him that he could no longer control-the fear that Grant might see through

at him, Jace lit a cigarette, inhaling

had been driving

mirror to see a black

pedal, executing a flawless drift at the next turn. The tires screeched against

Mila paced anxiously around the room, staring

her side, trying to

call came in from one of

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you're moving away

so sorry! But that guy's driving skills are insane-he lost me with a

would Jace be near the

villa was in the area, fearing that Mila would act recklessly out of

signal's gone!"

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